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Kat
Mallillin
I design programs, partnerships, and learning experiences that help creatives, enterprises, and communities grow.
Working across creative industries, education, and innovation, I turn complex ambitions into roadmaps, incubators, and learning experiences that people can put into practice.
BASED IN
Metro Manila, Philippines
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Creative ecosystem development · Program and learning design · Facilitation · Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Designing creative work and the conditions that allow it to thrive.
AboutFor more than a decade, I have worked across the creative sector, education, business, government, and international development.
I began my career in graphic design, art direction, and marketing before expanding into program design and management, learning experience design, facilitation, ecosystem development, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
This combination allows me to move between strategy and execution: understanding a complex challenge, bringing the right people together, and building a clear path from an idea to measurable action.
As a Chevening Awards Scholar, I completed a Master of Science in Managing Innovation and Creative Organisations at Loughborough University London, graduating with Distinction.
These experiences continue to shape my approach to working with national and international organisations, including the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), United Nations DESA, the British Council Philippines, Hyper Island APAC, Thames International, and Museo Pambata.
Across these engagements, I have developed creative city roadmaps, designed incubation and capacity building programs for startups and MSMEs, facilitated strategic planning with government and industry leaders, managed cross-border learning experiences, and created campaigns that connect organisations with their audiences.
At the center of my work is a continued interest in how creative people learn, collaborate, build sustainable ventures, and contribute to their communities.
Areas of Practice
CREATIVE ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
I work with cities, councils, government agencies, and industry stakeholders to understand their creative ecosystems and develop shared strategies, roadmaps, and programs.
PROGRAM AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN
I develop and manage initiatives from initial research and concept development through implementation, facilitation, monitoring, and reporting.
FACILITATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
I design participatory processes that help people from different sectors align around shared priorities and turn discussion into action.
CREATIVE STRATEGY AND COMMUNICATION
Drawing from my background in design and marketing, I help organisations clarify their positioning, strengthen their identity, and communicate with purpose.
Education
Loughborough University London
MSc Managing Innovation in Creative Organisations
Chevening Awards Scholar 2020-2021
United Kingdom
2022
Thames International
Management Diploma in Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship
Philippines
2018
Ateneo de Manila University
BFA Information Design
Philippines
2014
Teaching and Capacity Building
ACADEMIC TEACHING
Thames International School
Program Director, Innovation and Creative Entrepreneurship (ICE) Program
Lecturer, Digital Marketing and Photography
2018-2023
St. Paul University Manila
Guest Lecturer, Graphic Design and Photography
2019
PROGRAM DESIGN AND FACILITATION ENGAGEMENTS
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Zamboanga City Office
Zamboanga City Creative Industries Roadmap 2027-2030
2026
National Development Company, in partnership with Thames International
Incubator Program for Creative Industry Startups and MSMEs, Philippine Innovation Hub - Marikina Enterprise Center
2026
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), in partnership with Thames International
Micro-credential Course Designer and Trainer
• Implement Design Thinking Level III
• Lead and Manage Creatives Level II
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Implement Marketing Strategy for Creatives Level II
2025
Department of Trade and Industry, funded by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
Development of Roadmaps in Strengthening the Capacity of Innovation and Creativity of Potential UNESCO Creative Cities in the Philippines
2024
City Government of Tagbilaran, Bohol
Creative Tourism and Entrepreneurship Program
2024
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, in partnership with Thames International and DTI Bureau of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Creative Accelerating Growth of MSMEs in the Philippines for Sustainable Development Goals Part 2
Module Developer and Trainer
• Applying the SDGs in Creative MSME Leadership and Management
• Marketing for Creatives
2024
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region XI
Creative A.G.E. for SDGs: Accelerating Growth for MSMEs Workshop
2024
Municipal Government of Sasmuan, Pampanga
Creative Placemaking Program
2024
I welcome collaborations that connect creativity across culture, education, research, and social development.
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Last Updated 26.10.23 Selected Work
Projects
01Zamboanga City Creative Industries Roadmap 2027-2030
Department of Trade and Industry - Zamboanga City Office
Program Design and Facilitation2026
02First Incubator Program, Philippine Innovation Hub - Marikina Enterprise Center
National Development Company (NDC)Management, Program Design, and Facilitation2026
03TESDA Micro-Credentials for the Creative Industries
Thames International and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)Course Design and Facilitation2025
04Development of Roadmaps in Strengthening the Capacity of Innovation and Creativity of Potential UNESCO Creative Cities in the PhilippinesDepartment of Trade and Industry, funded by the National Economic and Development Authority
Program Design and Facilitation2024
05The Impact of Entrepreneurial Education on the Development of Philippine Creative VenturesMaster’s Dissertation, Loughborough University LondonResearch 2022